Ravens Lose Key Players, Gain Draft Picks

0:00On this March 9th, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. The Baltimore Ravens made a huge off-season trade for Ed rusher Max Crosby, but they lost several key players during free agency. On the first day of the legal tampering period, they said goodbye to Senator Tyler Lindobom, punter Jordan Stout, tight-end Isaiah likely, and defensive lineman Dermott Jones, all important pieces from last year's roster. Those departures hurt, but they come with a silver lining in the form of compensatory draft picks. The Ravens tie for the most in the league with four extra selections, including two in the fifth round at picks 173 and one. 174 plus two seven grounders at 250 and 253. Fans will miss those guys heading into next season, and the losses could shake up the depth chart. Still, General Manager Eric DeCosta prefers building through the draft anyway, and he has plenty of ammo now with a total of 10 picks starting in. The second round at 45. The comp picks stemmed directly from those free agent signing elsewhere,

1:02Lindobom, with the Las Vegas Raiders, stout and likely to the New York Giants, and Jones to the New England Patriots. That extra draft capital gives the cost to more flexibility, despite trading away their first rounder for Crosby. Looking ahead, things seem quiet for the Ravens in free agency, after adding offensive mime and John Simpson on a three-year deal worth 30 million. Dollars to bolster the line. No big splashes expected soon as they gear up for the draft. This episode is supported by our sponsor, Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.